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Pat
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Can I stop construction work on neighbor's building?
My four-story house is adjacent to a six-story apartment building. Workers are repointing the brickwork on the apartment building by first mechanically grinding out the…
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Barbjean
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for very reliable company to install landmark windows. Any recent work done for you? Barbjean
Need (4) new windows to conform to Landmark re my Brownstone. Also, need “adjustments” to 6 other windows. All need to be painted. Has anyone…
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bklyngurl
in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago
looking to change the old steam heaters in m house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do this. thanks
looking to change the old steam heaters in my house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do…
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gwenchb
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
NEED NEW BOILER? Maybe....
I have a very old boiler in my 4 story brownstone, steam heat. Last winter I had all the radiators resized and checked. He did…
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dbcoops
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
Looking for Old Boiler - Will pay toward cost of New One
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d48085d5e3-.jpg IF anyone is interested in upgrading and replacing their old boiler – depending on year/model – I have an offer. If you have a…
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CHM
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Where can I buy succulent plants?
I am wondering where I can buy succulents at a reasonable price? They can be outdoor plants but I’d like a few for inside my…
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mc33433
in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago
One more question on Liability/Builder's Risk Insurance.
One more question on these types of policies…. Should both of these policies begin immediately when we close? We are not going to inhabit the…
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mc33433
in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for Liability/Builder's Risk Insurance?
Was informed I will need these two policies as insurance rather than homeowner’s insurance while I gut renovate our newly purchased townhouse (not habitating until…
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jells
in Landlord 12 years and 11 months ago
Landlords: is it worth it to separate the heat in my steam 4 family?
We bought a 4 family rowhouse with an oil guzzling steam heat system, seller said it used $12k a year. I can simply replace the…
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Edkay
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 11 months ago
Cellar Door Replacement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503b8b86c698f-.jpg The cellar door at my place in Greenpoint is in bad shape, and I need to completely replace it. I’d appreciate advice and recommendations…
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vinibow
in Landscaping 12 years and 11 months ago
Mixed gray pea gravel supplier
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503b91b8e10ff-.jpg I’m looking for mixed gray pea gravel (pictured) in Brooklyn and have, so far, only been able to find suppliers with tan. Tried Glenwood…
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bookistan5
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 2 months ago
Stairwell renovation/ cable railing in an interior stairway?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fde901517211-.jpg We live in a duplex condo of recent construction. The stairway is standard issue with stock wood treads, rails, and balusters. We need to…
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overherhead
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Anyone want a free (needs work) bike?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503b92a511aa0-.jpg I have an old bike that came with the house. It’s been out in the elements for years, so needs work to get it…
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arewedoneyet
in Metalwork 12 years and 11 months ago
Decorative metal mesh
We’re looking for some sort of decorative metal mesh that we can weld onto our under the stoop door. Basically something that will prevent someone…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
Need help with sealing a stone (slate) mantle
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503aa3f497e15-.jpg Hello everyone! We have 4 beautiful/original mantels (see picture attached) that have been stripped to the original detail a while ago and are now…
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chloeada
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
In search of a VERY experienced plumber to solve a real stumper.
Hi! Can anyone recommend a really savvy plumber who can help us solve a plumbing mystery in our house? We have mystery flooding that comes…
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lauriec889
in Fire 14 years ago
We need to install a sprinkler system in our 3 family brownstone (3 floors with garden level). Anyone have an idea of cost? Any suggestions on who to use for installation?
Building was used as illegal multi family before.
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
Need help with sealing a stone (slate) mantle
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503aa3f497e15-.jpg Hello everyone! We have 4 beautiful/original mantels (see picture attached) that have been stripped to the original detail a while ago and are now…
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